Climate:

Sensitivity to the climate is crucial in the planning of buildings. The inherent shapes can create shading while the planning of the scale and design of public spaces should consider shading also. The climate of the exterior areas needs to be considered such that there are levels of climatization. Interiors are air conditioned, but perhaps exterior areas may be also. There should be multiple types and degrees of shading mechanisms, with adaptable features that can be manipulated. Some of this can involve high tech devices but much of this can be simple and sensible planning and design as seen in the older buildings of downtown Kuwait, where ground floor setbacks with manually operated shading devices can be operated by the individual shop-owner. Canopies that can be extended and retracted are also favorable. These canopies could be large automatic devices in some areas, controlled by the development, while others can be small and manually operated controlled by individual tenants.

Promenade:

As Kuwait has developed, the pedestrian aspect of the city's urbanism has dwindled. The success of shopping malls can in some manner be attributed to peoples' desire to walk. Other than providing a climatized public space, the success of the mall can also be attributed to large expanse where one can walk uninterrupted while being entertained by program and activities. The idea of a promenade through the site that extends into the Avenues mall is a necessity. There should be a certain indication of a privileged or main route in the planning, but with many options to veer off the path along the way. The promenade should also be designed to encourage interaction in areas where the adjacent program would benefit from this activity.